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Congress 2025 Entries Now Open

June 10, 2024 Craig Hall

The online entry form, Humanitix link for credit card payment (online banking also accepted) and Vega links are now available on the dedicated Congress page: https://newzealandchess.co.nz/event/132nd-congress-2025/

The prize fund of at least $11,000 is guaranteed and will be increased if entries allow.

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